Taillamps are huge and form much of the rear corners on both vehicles. Both models have Ford's kinetic design attributes, with the rising beltline that's become par, but accented here with some nice creases and curves-including a subtle curve that runs from the headlights all the way to the taillights, just below the beltline, and a sharper crease that starts after the front wheelwell and runs through the door handles. There's no longer a Focus Coupe, but there are two beautiful body styles-a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback-from which to choose.īoth body styles are rakish and sleek, and while the profile of the Focus sedan is uncommon (and remarkably close to that of the recently introduced Chevrolet Cruze, as well as the Elantra), the distinction is in the details. In a city-savvy small car like the Focus-rather than one that's more likely to be valet-parked-it finally makes sense. One other segment-exclusive feature that will be available in the Titanium is Active Park Assist-that's the system Ford has offered on several more expensive models that essentially allows the car to steer itself into a spot while you modulate the brake. A number of the Titanium's features-including the Sport package-are optional on the SEL. At the top of the line, the Titanium earns you MyFord Touch, an upgraded ten-speaker Sony sound system, HD Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio, sport seats, a sport suspension, and sport wheels with summer performance tires. Prices on the Focus range from $16,995, including destination, for the base 2011 Ford Focus S, up to about $27k for a loaded Titanium. With the leather upholstery, there's no skimping on look and feel in back you won't get mid-size comfort, but there's enough comfort back there for most six-footers.įord is giving shoppers a choice as to whether they want a basic small car or a much more sophisticated one with all the features and options of a larger one. And whether you choose the sedan or hatchback, you get back seat accommodations that are virtually the same, with just enough legroom and headroom to fit even those over six feet. The base seats in the 2012 Ford Focus are quite good, with better support than those of most other affordable small cars. The Focus's inherent sportiness extends to its interior, which feels, in top Titanium trim (with upgraded sport seats), more like that of a smart European sport-sedan cabin than a low-priced small car. Ford's electric power steering system provides nice weighting and it performs well, providing precise control but not transmitting much feel of the road. The Focus handles as well as-or better than-the most deft handler in the class, the Mazda3, with a suspension that doesn't crash and bang over rough transitions. While the powertrain requires a little diligence, the ride-and-handling compromises are about the best it gets. You have to rev the engine to access its perky side, but the dual-clutch gearbox does a great job keeping the revs high and uninterrupted when you need it there's also a Sport mode, or you can control shifts yourself with a little +/- button on the side of the shift knob instead of paddle-shifters or a separate gate.
#2012 FORD FOCUS MANUAL#
It makes 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque and comes paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or six-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic. An all-new 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine powers the entire Focus lineup for 2012.
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